Practice - Definition

n 1: a customary way of operation or behavior; "it is their
practice to give annual raises"; "they changed their
dietary pattern" [syn: practice, pattern]
2: systematic training by multiple repetitions; "practice makes
perfect" [syn: exercise, practice, drill, practice
session, recitation]
3: translating an idea into action; "a hard theory to put into
practice"; "differences between theory and praxis of
communism" [syn: practice, praxis]
4: the exercise of a profession; "the practice of the law"; "I
took over his practice when he retired"
5: knowledge of how something is usually done; "it is not the
local practice to wear shorts to dinner"
v 1: carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions;
"practice law" [syn: practice, practise, exercise,
do]
2: learn by repetition; "We drilled French verbs every day";
"Pianists practice scales" [syn: drill, exercise,
practice, practise]
3: engage in a rehearsal (of) [syn: rehearse, practise,
practice]
4: avail oneself to; "apply a principle"; "practice a religion";
"use care when going down the stairs"; "use your common
sense"; "practice non-violent resistance" [syn: practice,
apply, use]
5: engage in or perform; "practice safe sex"; "commit a random
act of kindness" [syn: commit, practice]